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1. This
November and Beyond, Encourage Kids to Reject Smoking
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The National
Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information informs us that
today, an estimated 47 million US adults smoke; approximately
80% of tobacco users initiate use before age 18. The annual Great
American Smokeout, held on November 15, encourages smokers to
commit to quitting; parents can help prevent their kids from taking
a first puff by talking with them early--between the ages of 8
and 12--and often about this unhealthy habit.
For more information
on the Great American Smokeout, visit:
* http://www.health.org/promos/greatamsmokeout/
* http://www.cancer.org/eprise/main/docroot/SPC/SPC_0
Also, read
Talking with Kids information on drugs and alcohol at:
* http://www.talkingwithkids.org/drugs.html
2.
The
Holidays are a Good Time to Talk about Alcohol
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As
the festive Holiday season approaches, children may have increased
exposure to alcohol. Kids may be curious about the actions of
adults, which may include higher rates of alcohol consumption
than usual. National studies show that the average age when a
child first tries alcohol is 11, and many kids start becoming
curious about these substances even sooner. It's important for
parents and caring adults to talk with kids about alcohol and
its potential dangers.
For more information,
visit the TWK Web site at:
* http://www.talkingwithkids.org/alcohol.html
Or call 1-800-CHILD-44
for a FREE hard copy of the booklet (available in English and
Spanish).
3.
"I Have a Story to Tell": Talking with Kids about Substance
Abuse
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"Talking
with Kids" wants to highlight how parents have been explaining
substance abuse to their children. Parents will soon be able to
visit the TWK site and read other parents' stories. Tell us yours!
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